Nursing home

Elm Crest Retirement Community

2104 12th Street, Harlan, IA, 51537

CMS ownership records associate this facility with American Baptist Homes of the Midwest · Non profit - Other.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 3 out of 53of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 3-star overall rating for Elm Crest Retirement Community, with 18 inspection citations on record (1 higher severity). Federal records include no fines and 1 payment-denial record in the current dataset.
CMS overall
3
of 5
Health inspection
3
of 5
Staffing
3
of 5
Quality measures
4
of 5
Certified beds
50
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall3 of 5
Health inspection3 of 5
Staffing3 of 5
Quality measures4 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 3
15
Shelby Co. avg 2.5Iowa avg 3.13This facility
This facility: 3 of 5. Shelby Co. avg: 2.5. Iowa avg: 3.13.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

18
Citations on record
1
Higher severity (G–L)
5
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
42023
102024
12025
32026
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

No federal fine records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

1 record · 8 days total · Nov 14, 2024
  1. Nov 14, 20248 days

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)12.24%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)3.68%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)2.63%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
American Baptist Homes of the Midwest5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Kotz, ChristinaW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Nauslar, TimW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Allen, RyanCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Davidson, RogerCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Ford, AshleyCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Hanson, PhillipCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Hongslo, JeffreyCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Johnson, DorothyCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Johnson, JamesCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Killian, GeorgeCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Neiman, RuthCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Peters, MarshallCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Van Der Beek, BruceCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Vanostram, StevenCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Vaughn-Gray, StephanieCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Wagoner Ford, AnneCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Whitaker, BruceCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Blatnik, AndreaCORPORATE OFFICER
Zygarlicke, MelissaCORPORATE OFFICER

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Shelby County.

2104 12th Street, Harlan
Shelby County · IA · 51537
50 certified beds41.6483, -95.3260

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center
CCN 165006
Des Moines, IA444Not shown$44,814
Harmony Cedar Rapids
CCN 165017
Cedar Rapids, IA112Not shown$61,400
Chautauqua Guest Home #2
CCN 165019
Charles City, IA545Not shown$0
Oaknoll Retirement Residence
CCN 165030
Iowa City, IA555Not shown$0
Harmony Davenport
CCN 165033
Davenport, IA223Not shown$30,186
Harmony Waterloo
CCN 165034
Waterloo, IA113Shown$146,830

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Frequently asked questions

What is Elm Crest Retirement Community's CMS rating?

Elm Crest Retirement Community has a 3-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Elm Crest Retirement Community located?

Elm Crest Retirement Community is located at 2104 12th Street, Harlan, IA, 51537 in Shelby County, and CMS lists 50 certified beds.

Does Elm Crest Retirement Community have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $0 in federal fine amounts and 1 payment-denial record for Elm Crest Retirement Community over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Elm Crest Retirement Community's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Elm Crest Retirement Community's CMS overall rating is 3 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.5 across 2 facilities in Shelby County, and 3.13 across Iowa. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Elm Crest Retirement Community's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Elm Crest Retirement Community's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
165372
Ownership type
Non profit - Other
Certified beds
50
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 18 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Jan 14, 20260804EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 12, 2026
Jan 14, 20260805EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 12, 2026
Jan 14, 20260812EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 12, 2026
Nov 13, 20250689DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 6, 2026
Nov 14, 20240636DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 3, 2024
Nov 14, 20240656DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 3, 2024
Nov 14, 20240688DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 3, 2024
Nov 14, 20240695DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 3, 2024
Nov 14, 20240812EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 3, 2024
Nov 14, 20240880EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 3, 2024
Nov 14, 20240550DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 3, 2024
Nov 14, 20240689GComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 3, 2024
Jul 21, 20240657EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 21, 2024
Jul 21, 20240684DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 21, 2024
Oct 5, 20230689DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 3, 2023
Oct 5, 20230755DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 3, 2023
Oct 5, 20230812EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 3, 2023
Oct 5, 20230880EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 3, 2023

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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